How to pronounce kifu
Say it like KEE-foo. Kifu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- foo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kifu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kifu
American and British speakers say kifu in essentially the same way: /ˈkifu/ in the US and /ˈkiːfuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-foo.
What does kifu mean?
- A record of an abstract strategy game, especially Go or shogi.
Questions about saying kifu
How do you pronounce kifu?
Say KEE-foo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkifu/. In British English it is /ˈkiːfuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kifu?
Kifu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · foo.
Do Americans and Brits say kifu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkifu/ and the British form is /ˈkiːfuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.